Session Overview: "Understanding and Working with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, presented by Dr Jason Ridgway and facilitated by Dr Matthew Callaway. evaluation of clinical findings and clear reporting. Among audiologists working with DVA clients, there may be uncertainty about how hearing loss is evaluated for compensation purposes, how tinnitus severity is assessed, how hearing loss, tinnitus and mental health and wellbeing link together, and how hearing device technology is funded. In this Webinar, you will hear from Dr Jason Ridgway, who will discuss the unique experiences of veterans and the holistic, multidisciplinary approach that DVA takes when determining liability and providing support for Veteran health care. Dr Ridgway will discuss how DVA assesses hearing loss and tinnitus, available services for hearing loss and tinnitus rehabilitation; and how discussions about mental health can improve your understanding of veterans’ circumstances. Several hypothetical case studies will be presented and discussed, and Dr Ridgway will outline about how optimal care can be provided to Veterans through evidence-based practice, holistic care, critical evaluation of clinical findings and clear reporting."

 

Presenter(s): Jason Ridgway, Dr Matthew Callaway